Emotional and sexual wellness and quality of life in women with Rokitansky syndrome.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the study was to investigate health, well-being, and sexual function in women with Rokitansky syndrome.

STUDY DESIGN

Fifty-eight women with Rokitansky syndrome completed 4 questionnaires assessing health-related quality of life, emotional distress, and sexual function and attended for a vaginal examination.

RESULTS

Participants reported better overall physical health and poorer overall mental health compared with normative data. Anxiety levels were higher, especially for women who had undergone vaginal treatment. Sexual wellness and function scores were poor. Mean vaginal length was 5.4 cm and was greater in women currently sexually active. Vaginal length had a positive correlation with overall sexual satisfaction but was not related to overall quality of life.

CONCLUSION

Rokitansky syndrome has a negative impact on emotional and sexual wellness. Relationships between physical and psychological parameters are complex and require further exploration. There is a need for better treatment studies using prospective methodology to assess the effects of surgical and nonsurgical treatments.